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Group B Streptococcus (GBS), also known as Streptococcus agalactiae, remains an important cause of severe infection in newborns. Early-onset disease can…

Pregnancy is shaped by a continuous exchange between the mother, placenta, and developing fetus. Nutrition, oxygen, hormones, immune signals, and environmental…

Perinatal palliative care supports families whose babies have a life-limiting or life-threatening condition before or shortly after birth. It combines medical…

Perinatal asphyxia describes impaired oxygen delivery or blood flow around birth that can injure several organs, especially the brain. When this injury…

Maternal weight status before conception and the amount of weight gained during pregnancy can shape health for both parent and baby. A high body mass index…

The 2020 update to neonatal resuscitation guidance refined how birth teams prepare for, assess, and support newborns who do not transition smoothly after…

Preterm birth occurs before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy and remains a major cause of neonatal illness, developmental complications, and infant mortality…

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) requires careful control of maternal blood glucose while supporting fetal growth and preventing complications around birth.…

Preterm birth interrupts a period of rapid brain growth, sensory organization, and early learning. The weeks or months spent outside the womb can expose an…

Vaccination during pregnancy is a central part of preventive perinatal care. It protects the pregnant patient from infections that can become severe during…